After a decade in advertising and another in banking, this author found their true calling in writing. Drawing inspiration from their experiences in Chicago and San Francisco, they honed a knack for descriptive scenery and authentic dialogue. Their work leverages a deep understanding of human interaction, offering readers compelling and realistic narratives. With a distinctive narrative voice and keen observation of the world, this author immerses readers in vividly rendered settings and believable characters.
Beneath the willow tree in their backyard has always been the place where Margaret Dowling has gathered her four daughters to share her life’s wisdom. Now terminally ill, she brings them back together under the tree to disclose her news—and make a final attempt to instill them with the tools they need to find their places in life.